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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the City of Lanesboro will hold a Public Hearing on May 12, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. at the Lanesboro Community Center, 202 Parkway Avenue South, Lower Level Meeting Room. This Public Hearing is being held to consider a Conditional Use Permit for a home occupation. The property is located at 402 Kenilworth Avenue North. Please … [Read more...]

I.S.D. 229 School Board Meeting Lanesboro Schools Gymnasium

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I.S.D. 229 School Board Meeting Lanesboro Schools Gymnasium March 18th, 2021 MINUTES In Attendance: Christine Troendle, Steve Storhoff, Sarah Peterson, Mike Willford, Mark Holmen, Matt Schultz, Chris Lannin, James Semmen, Hannah Wingert I. Call to Order at 7:00 pm by Christine Troendle II. Pledge of Allegiance: III. Public Input: None IV. Approve Agenda: Moved by … [Read more...]

Firearms involved Assault

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On Thursday April 29, 2021, at approximately 2:56 p.m.,  the Houston County Sheriff’s Office dispatch center received a 911 call from a female reporting that her life had been threatened by a male subject with a firearm. The female was able to get away from the situation and  reported to law enforcement when she got to safety. Sheriff’s deputies and Caledonia Police Officers … [Read more...]

Ronnie Crawford

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Ronnie Crawford, 52, of Hesper, Iowa, died unexpectedly, Tuesday, April 27, 2021, in Hesper. Ronnie was born December 10, 1968, in Decorah, Iowa, to Ross and Rita (Foltz) Crawford.  He attended Mabel-Canton Schools with the class of 1988. He worked for Carlson Construction in Decorah and then at Featherlite Trailers in Cresco until an injury prevented him from working.  … [Read more...]

Odell “Gov” Iverson

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Odell “Gov” Iverson, 89, of  Mabel, died Wednesday, April 21, 2021, at Green Lea Senior Living in Mabel. Odell was born January 24, 1932, to Clarence and Emma (Aasum) Iverson, on the family farm in Preble Township, Fillmore County, Minn.  He attended the Scheie School near the farm and then graduated from the Mabel High School.  He farmed for several years and then worked … [Read more...]

REAL ID full enforcement deadline six months away Nearly 22% of Minnesota driver’s license and ID cardholders REAL ID ready

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ST. PAUL — Nearly 22% of Minnesota driver’s license and ID cardholders have a REAL ID or enhanced driver’s license as the federal REAL ID full enforcement deadline approaches. Nationwide, approximately 40% of all U.S. driver’s licenses and ID cardholders were REAL ID-compliant as of October 1, 2020, according the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Beginning October 1, 2021, … [Read more...]

MnDOT announces 2021 state construction projects

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  ST. PAUL, MN – More than 200 construction projects that will help maintain Minnesota’s roads and bridges, improve safety, and support thousands of construction jobs across the state will be worked on this year, the Minnesota Department of Transportation announced today. In addition, crews will make safety and infrastructure improvements to 51 multimodal projects, which are … [Read more...]

Recycling 101 Hazardous Waste Day time changes

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By Drew Hatzenbihler Solid Waste Administrator Fillmore County’s Hazardous Waste Collection event is scheduled for May 4 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Those of you familiar with the event will notice that this time has changed from previous years. The ongoing pandemic and some changes to the operation made this change necessary. As with previous years, I’m here to provide some … [Read more...]